Explain the differences between the following plains plateaus and mountains

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Explain the differences between the following: Plains, Plateaus and Mountains. Be sure to include the different types of each landform in your answer.

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Dear student,
Based on the elevation and the slope , landforms are divided into :
1. Mountain
2.Plateau.
3. Plain
Mountain:
Mountain is the natural elevation of surface of earth.
They are higher than the surrounding area.
They have pointed structure.
Eg: Mount Everest.
Plateau:
Plateaus are the flat land that has got elevation.
In other words they are elevated plains
Plateaus are elevated areas with flat top.
Plateaus are rich in mineral deposit.
Eg: Deccan Plateau.
Plain:
Plain are large flat areas of land.
Costal plains are found near to oceans.
River plains are very fertile and good for growing crops.
Hope it is clear.

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